MLB Division Rankings: Where They Stand Now and What to Expect

With the 2017 MLB season nearing the halfway point, it’s a good time to assess the current standings. The surprises (Rockies, Diamondbacks, Yankees) and disappointments (Mets, Cubs, Cardinals) may not finish where they started, but have certainly made things more interesting. The dominant play of the pre-season title contenders (Astros, Nationals), meanwhile, has been exactly what we expected, but no less exciting. There’s still plenty of baseball left, but here’s how the divisions stack up thus far.